research and development
noun
: studies and tests that are done in order to design new or improved products
The company has a large budget for research and development.
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About eight hundred people work there, in roles involving assembly, testing, and research and development.
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Stephen Witt,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Chinese universities and other big tech companies also want chips like the H200, in part for research and development.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Beauty companies’ investments in research and development will become increasingly important in the longevity era, said graduates, adding that developing meaningful patents is one way for brands to build security and make strides in the space.
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Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Oracle spent more on capital projects in this one year than on research and development across the previous five.
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Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
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Stephen Witt,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Chinese universities and other big tech companies also want chips like the H200, in part for research and development.
—
ABC News,
29 June 2026
Beauty companies’ investments in research and development will become increasingly important in the longevity era, said graduates, adding that developing meaningful patents is one way for brands to build security and make strides in the space.
—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Oracle spent more on capital projects in this one year than on research and development across the previous five.
—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
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